Description
This recipe for Baked Chicken Wings delivers crispy, flavorful wings straight from the oven without the mess of frying. Coated in a savory blend of spices and baking powder, the wings achieve a perfect golden-brown crust while staying tender inside. Ideal as a main dish or party appetizer, these wings can be served plain or tossed with your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at joints and tips removed
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Rack: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry using paper towels. This is crucial to achieve a crispy skin when baking.
- Coat Wings with Seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Make sure each wing is evenly coated with the dry mix.
- Arrange Wings on Rack: Place the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Ensure they are not touching to allow air circulation for even crisping.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, flip each wing over to ensure even browning and crispiness, then bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the wings rest for 5 minutes after baking. Serve them plain or toss with your favorite wing sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Drying the wings thoroughly and using baking powder helps achieve a crispy skin.
- For more intense flavor, marinate the wings with the seasoning mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- The wire rack allows air to circulate around the wings, promoting even cooking and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
